We woke pre-dawn to another brisk morning, with temperatures in Roadie around 61 degrees…brr. Thank goodness for the electric heater fireplace!
As expected, we had numerous hurricane, cyclone, tropical storm and wind warnings for Florida in advance of Hurricane Helene. We are thankful that it will mostly miss Celebration, but pray for the safety of those along the Florida coast.
What we did not expect was Hurricane warnings for Sullivan, IL! A hurricane in Illinois? How does that happen … where’s the water? Anyway … this was the storm tracker yesterday. Sullivan is in central IL, where the big red circle is. OK, maybe we brought it with us … lol?
Since there is a good probability that we will have rain and high winds tomorrow, we wanted to get as much siding done as possible. The back of the house was just drying up from the last storm – so we really wanted to get that done today so we would not have to work in another mud pit. We finished the side of the house up to the angled roof line, and then decided to put everyone to work on the back wall. I had the job of cutting the pieces while Joe was on the scaffolding doing the installing and nailing. This team small, but amazing. We all stayed a bit late this afternoon and got it done! The afternoon weather was amazing with sunshine in the mid-70’s and a nice breeze.
After a successful day, we gathered under the pavilion for a happy hour. It’s a nice time to just relax and share stories.
While we were outside, we enjoyed watching the cornfields being harvested. I’m sure the farmers were putting in overtime to beat the storm. As we’ve learned over the years, the moisture level of the corn during harvesting is a huge factor so it is critical for them to get as much as they can done before the rain.
It was the first time I saw them working, even after dark.
We had another wonderful and exhausting day. Let’s hope the winds aren’t too bad … although a local volunteer already offered for us to stay in their home if the storm gets too bad. Amazing people! God is good!
Gosh Deb…what a struggle for you guys. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there with you not only to help, but to enjoy the friendship. Thanks for including me in your journal. I know how demoralizing the MUD is, and also know you and Joe do your best to uplift the others. Do you still have that matching Rain Gear you guys bought at Rural King on the 2017 Mud filled Build 🙂 ? You & Joe are the best and such great supporters of this Sullivan HFH affiliate. Love you Both!
Bob
You guys are amazing. The house is really coming along. Be safe, take care and keep up the good work.
Love 🌙 Al 💗 Iris
Hurricane or not God will protect you and will guide you.. Helene is a challenge, but not to God’s power. You guys are a team and a wonderful team who never gives up.
Beautiful serene surroundings and you are with people who care and the progress is visible.
Love your journal and it shows that you have more than one talent. 👍
Stay strong, stay healthy and can’t wait to see you back home.
Miss you and lots of hugs and prayers❤️🙏❤️🙏🤗
What an interesting bit of info. You guys all stay safe in any storms coming your way. Great effort gives Great results and you guys are great!
Amazing and positive—describes you all and your efforts!
Continue the love.
Phyl